Fail Small Not Big
What is it:
Part of trying to live better is understanding that there will be times that we will falter. So the ability to pick ourselves up and get back on track quickly is more important than trying to live out our lives perfectly.
There will be those bad days where we find ourselves procrastinating, unfocused, distracted and generally feeling inefficient or unaccomplished. Rather than getting discouraged with ourselves, it is helpful to re-envision the day as four distinctive quarters rather one single day.
How to use it:
Splitting the day into quarters helps normalize the inevitable moments when we succumb to distraction or stray away from our plan. Even if you’ve spent a few hours frivolously watching videos on YouTube, the rest of the day is still salvageable.
There’s always a chance to recover because there’s always another quarter to make up for lost ground, stage a comeback and still win the day.
Prompts for application:
Am I letting one bad moment define my whole day?
If this quarter was a loss, how can I win the next one?
What’s the smallest action I can take to reset and move forward?
